Kate Clark
Former BBC correspondent and currently co-director of the Afghanistan Analysts Network.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 36min
US to scale down military operations in Syria. Plus: Macron and Meloni meet in Rome
Join former British diplomat John Everard and Kate Clark, co-director of the Afghanistan Analysts Network, as they unpack pivotal global issues. They analyze the U.S. downsizing its military operations in Syria and explore its potential consequences for the region and Kurdish forces. The duo also discusses the recent meeting between French President Macron and Italian PM Meloni, highlighting the tension and synergy in European diplomatic dynamics. Additionally, they touch on tourism trends in the U.S. amid a fluctuating political landscape.
Oct 18, 2024 • 34min
An Engaging Dilemma: The Taliban’s Afghanistan, women’s rights and international diplomacy
In this engaging discussion, Kate Clark, co-director of the Afghanistan Analysts Network, Zahra Nader, an Afghan journalist at Zan Times, and Shaharzad Akbar, a human rights activist with Rawadari, delve into the grim state of women's rights under the Taliban. They explore the erosion of freedoms through new laws, the dire economic crisis further exacerbating gender apartheid, and the complicated international stance towards the Taliban. The guests highlight courageous local resistance and efforts for accountability, urging the global community to act in solidarity with Afghan women.
